Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat, Melaneelithanallur
Vellalankulam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Melaneelithanallur Panchayat Union and Tenkasi District Panchayat. Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat covers a single village, Vellalankulam. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat covers the following village.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vellalankulam |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat is part of Tamil Nadu's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Melaneelithanallur Panchayat Union is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tenkasi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat
Where is Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat located?
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat is located in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. It falls under the Melaneelithanallur Panchayat Union.
How many villages come under Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat?
One village comes under Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat, namely Vellalankulam.
Which Panchayat Union does Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat comes under Melaneelithanallur Panchayat Union, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tenkasi district.
Which District Panchayat does Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat come under?
Tenkasi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Tamil Nadu have?
Tamil Nadu follows a three-tier structure. Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Melaneelithanallur Panchayat Union at the intermediate level and Tenkasi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat?
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat do?
Vellalankulam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its village, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.